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January / February 2021 eNewsletter
News on Level, Flow & Inventory Management
In this Issue:
Tech Tip #1 - The Many Uses of the Level Indicator
Tech Tip #2 - Easily Check Silo Inventory Levels from Anywhere
Product Spotlight - Material Fluidization Devices
Word of the Month
Dust Monitors with Hazardous Location Approvals
Rotary Paddle Level Indicators in a Ready-Mix Batch Application
 High-level Indicator & Overfill Protection on a Storage Silo (Marked in Green)
Tilt Level Indicator for Open Gravel Piles (Marked in Green)
Tech Tip #1-----

The many uses of the level indicator.

Level indicators can be incredibly versatile, but what all can they be used for? Below are some examples of applications for level indicators.

The Uses
> High, low and/or intermediate point level indication of stored materials.
> Provide silo overfill protection.
> Batching applications.
> Turn “on” or “off” other processes based on the detected presence or non-presence of material.
> High level detection for dust collection hoppers.
> Level indication of open stock piles.
> Plugged chute detection. Click Here for more details
> And more...Only limited by our imaginations.

The Types
The next question might be, "which type of sensor would be best?"
There are a variety of different sensor types, including rotary paddle, rf capacitance, vibratory, pressure-sensitive, tilt switches and more.
A few of the factors that need to be considered when choosing a level indicator include material characteristics (density, dielectric, etc.), process temperature, process conditions (combustible dust, etc.), sensor technology and cost. Click for more details and a guide.

Application Support
Our Application Support & Sales Teams have seen a lot of different processes and target materials regarding powders & bulk solids, as well as, slurries / liquids that level indicators have been used in over the years. However, they are always up to a challenge. We invite you to "test" their skills with your application. Contact them at:
Tech Tip #2 -----

Easily check silo material inventory levels from the convenience and warmth of your office, home, parked vehicle and more.

SiloTrackTM Cloud is an innovative remote inventory management system that conveniently takes the guesswork out of material inventory levels in vessels.
> A web-based application that allows users to monitor current vessel levels, receive notifications, access/create reports and more at any location, any time using any device with an Internet connection.
> Flexible and powerful interface for Monitor’s continuous level sensors to provide current data and optimize inventory management of stored materials.
> Manage one silo or multiple locations with storage vessels. 
> Securely view distance, level, volume, weight, percentage and ullages (empty space) for silos. 
> Create and deliver customized reports as needed by various departments such as accounting, procurement / purchasing, production, logistics, etc. 
> Control access through secure user profiles for an unlimited number of users.
> All of this without having to go outside or climb silos!

For additional details, please visit:


SiloTrackTM Cloud Overview:
** Consult factory regarding International Gateway Ethernet or Cellular connections.
Product Spotlight ------

Aiding Material Flow with Evassers

Bulk materials, especially powders, stored in vessels can settle (pack) and tend not to flow well through a process system.
Monitor Technologies' Evasser bin aeration devices are used to fluidize the material and maintain the flow of dry bulk powders and granular solids in storage vessels.

Monitor's booted Evasser aerator is compact, durable and capable of aerating / fluidizing many types of bulk powders and granular solids in bins, hoppers and silos. It operates by constantly presenting air to the mass of the stored material. The Evasser features no moving parts, no filters to change, no loud noise or damaging vibrations and is not as prone to back-flow of material. The Evasser bin aerator is also available with a convenient external mounting plate.

Another option...Monitor's Rectangular Air Pad operates by continuously introducing air into the body of the dry powder to maintain fluid-like characteristics. Highlights of the Air Pad include rugged construction, low cost, minimal maintenance, easy installation and it adapts to almost any bin configuration.

Aeration Web page: 
Word of the Month -------------------

Gelid (gel-id)
sounds like:
JELL-id

Meaning:
Adjective - 
> Extremely cold; icy
 
Example: 
Adjective -
January and February can be gelid in the Chicagoland area, especially after a snowfall.

To translate this word into a different language using Google translate, please go to http://translate.google.com.
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